Other

ID sylw: 90397

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jayne Jones

I don't know this area well enought

No

ID sylw: 90406

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Louise Stewart

This builds over the Forest of Arden. We are already a green desert, further reduction in the green canopy would result in further loss of the carbon sink as well as leisure facilities. There are a number of PROW around here and in SG23 and these cant be lost as they provide valuable social and leisure opportunities.

No

ID sylw: 90634

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Oliver Ashford

Conclusion: SG24 can not proceed as a strategic growth location in its current form
SG24 inclusion as a strategic growth centre should NOT proceed in its current form within the South Warwickshire Local Plan. We recognise that Hockley Heath has some facilities and can take on a proportionate level of growth, however, there is a clear divergence between Solihull MBC and South Warwickshire on what sustainable development for Hockley Heath looks like. A focussed development to the east of Hockley Heath that provides additional much needed infrastructure would appear to be the most pragmatic solution to any future development adjacent to the village.

The joint councils will now need to undertake a very careful assessment of the sustainability of the 24 growth areas in releasing land for development. This is across all three pillars of sustainability and in response to the stated Strategic Objectives of the SWLP that includes putting development in locations which have best access to sustainable modes of travel. It is now for the councils to clearly articulate and evidence the final choices for strategic growth for the next stage of consultation (Regulation 19) making a balanced judgement that respects the need to focus the vast majority of development principally in Priority Areas 1 & 2.

Yes

ID sylw: 90702

Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Averil Stewart

ideal - has its own motorway junction, we should be keeping cars out of local roads and this sit fulfills that requirement properly

No

ID sylw: 90750

Derbyniwyd: 13/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Keith Wheeler

I strongly object to the proposed development of sites around Hockley Heath for several reasons. The development would significantly increase the village's size without adequate facilities in Warwickshire to support it, leading to financial burdens on Solihull ratepayers. Current facilities, including an over-subscribed primary school and full GP practices, are insufficient. The road network cannot handle increased traffic, particularly on Stratford Road and B4101. Additionally, the village lacks a train station, and residents have not had the opportunity to comment on the Local Plan, which could drastically affect their quality of life.

No

ID sylw: 90927

Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs sarah wood

I am writing to formally object to the proposed policy SG24 in the above named SWLP.
I live at the border of Lapworth and Hockley Heath and have been a resident in the area for almost 20 years. I object strongly to the proposed plans on the following grounds:
1. Green Belt area
a. The area I now live in, being Warwickshire, is on the border with the Solihull boundary. The area behind where I live represents a proportion of the green belt that is proposed to be built on. If that were to happen, there would be no distinction between the parishes of Lapworth and Solihull which goes against the purpose of the green belt itself. Not only would the green belt area diminish in size, taking with this a destruction of natural habitats, flora and fauna and general beautiful green flourishing land, it would represent an inappropriate development by bridging the urban sprawl between these communities. This is completely against the principle of green belt land.
b. My understanding is that green belt should only be chosen for development in exceptional circumstances. This is clearly not an exceptional circumstance as there are many, many proposed sites within the whole SWLP – what really is key here is to understand why there is such a push for housing in a county where there is no significant increase in population expected.
2. Environmental Impact
a. The impact of the proposed plans would be huge and catastrophic to the area, just at a helicopter view judging by the sheer size of the proposed development areas. The area is a haven for wildlife and animals; frequented by deer and muntjac, badgers and foxes as well as several smaller species of wildlife such as butterflies and bees. There are bats that are also a protected species that fly and roam the fields (within the green belt) during nighttime. These plans pose a significant impact on biodiversity.
b. This green belt land also provides a well being and social space for villagers and passers by – the busy nature of the Stratford Road is well balanced with the provision of the green belt to provide a safe space for mental and physical well being; removing this would have a detrimental impact on the health and emotional status of the villagers.
c. The increase in road congestion from the proposed development (as it is inevitable) will cause a significant increase in air pollution. The Stratford Road, when used as a M42 alleviation route, already causes foul air pollution from free standing traffic and lorries. The quality of life for the residents is already being compromised due. Any increase in traffic will be a complete disaster for the environment and for the community.
3. Infrastructure
a. The proposed plan engulfs a village already struggling with its infrastructure. The main Stratford Road is a disaster zone despite the 30mph, it is a busy, congested road that picks up the slack if there are issues with the M42. This is often the case, and residents cannot get to their own homes in such situations without significant delays and stress – it is becoming the norm to experience this. Therefore, introducing significantly more traffic into the village, more air pollution and more stress is not an acceptable consequence of introducing more houses to the border of the village. The current roads in and around the village are strained already – this will be exacerbated and there will be more issues with accidents and risks to life.
b. There is no meaningful bus network serving the village today and therefore this network could not serve an increased population. Even if a renewed network was put into place, I would seriously question whether the existing roads can actually cope with the size and nature of large buses.
c. The local primary school is small and serves the village and surrounding area as it is; it would not be able to cope with a number of new children from the proposed development sites – if that is indeed the school to which they would be referred as it would also make the catchment areas very unclear between Councils. The current school is also in a hazardous position on School Road where a child was run over recently owing to the sheer volume of cars to and fro’ing and the speeding nature of vehicles using the road as a cut through to Dickens Heath and beyond.
d. The village is by term a village and it never expected to become a built up area, being a few houses along the Stratford Road in years gone by. It has now developed into estates either side of the road and any additional development particularly at the border site with Warwickshire would completely alter the look and feel of the village.
e. The proposed development would dramatically alter the size of the village. Gradual increases of housing here and there has already put a huge strain on the infrastructure itself – there is no GP surgery and surgeries close by are already beyond capacity of patients in this area. Clearly what we see is an area at saturation level when it comes to the basic health infrastructure demands.
4. Specific issues
a. Flooding on Stratford Road from excess surface water is a big problem today plus various neighbouring roads are prone to flood in and around the village of Hockley Heath. Adding more houses into the mix, would inevitably increase the issues in drainage; this is not an acceptable position for residents.
b. Some of the proposed development on green belt is enclosed by existing houses and existing roads – I cannot see that there are any safe points for connecting a new development onto the existing road network.
c. Solihull MBC is also advising on development within their own boundaries and calling for sites. It is inconceivable that this area should be ear marked through two local planning arrangements, which could desecrate the village entirely.
In summary, I strongly object to the adoption of SG24 into the SWLP. There are a multitude of sound arguments I have outlined above that clearly explain why SG24 should be removed from the SWLP immediately and make no further appearances in any future planning processes and consultations between Stratford and Warwickshire.

Other

ID sylw: 90989

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Canal & River Trust

The Canal & River Trust asks that any proposed allocation of Site SG24 considers the canal and takes account of its proximity and the potential impact that development could have on its character, setting, physical infrastructure, heritage significance and biodiversity value. We welcome the opportunity for further discussion if you intend to proceed with the allocation of this site.

Yes

ID sylw: 91045

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Julian Brown

Agree. ideal location for expansion of housing and business hubs / employment opportunities given its proximity to the motorway network.

No

ID sylw: 91081

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Susan Byrne

No Chemist No Doctors
Traffic through village is very busy now when the M42 is closed.
The flooding through the village drainage is very poor.
Building over 2000 homes in Hockley Heath this is a small village is disproportionate to its current size
this would put undue strain on local services and facilities
South Warwickshire should consider the impact of this proposal along side other development neighbour
areas such as Dorridge Blythe Valley Bentley Heath and Knowle
Hockley Heath not major employment centre meaning most new residents would commute adding
strain to transport infrastructure, which we need more public transport.

No

ID sylw: 91203

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Geoff Norman

* disproportionate
* lack of 'exceptional circumstances' to justify release of green belt
*

No

ID sylw: 91249

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Robert Palmer

Is SG24 is an indivisible entity or could separate elements be adopted?
Unclear as to what is proposed for each individual parcel of land
Increase in pollution/road gridlock.
Increased risk of flooding.
Existing roads inadequate.
Poor transport links eg buses, railway.
Inadequate parking availability.
No doctors, chemists etc.
Unnecessary loss of green belt/wildlife habitats.
No recognition of SMBC plans for development.
No spare primary or secondary school capacity.
Hospital provision currently inadequate.
Disproportionate impact on small community.
Potential confusion as to which Police authority should/would respond to 999 calls.
More issues if not Iimited to 100 characters!

No

ID sylw: 91253

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Barbara Afford

There are not sufficient facilities to support any more additional houses. The primary school is too small, secondary schools are oversubcribed, no doctors. Also eating into the green belt. SMBC's housing plan will add enough houses to the area without having extra houses in the Warwickshire part of the village.

No

ID sylw: 91292

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Anne Finch

Hockley Heath doesn’t have the infrastructure for any large housing developments. There is no Doctors, the school wouldn’t be able to cope and there would be added traffic on the Stratford Road. The need for affordable housing is never addressed with houses selling for in excess of £300k…. hardly starter home prices.

No

ID sylw: 91403

Derbyniwyd: 22/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Sam Cook

I am writing to express my concern over the new development surrounding Hockley Heath.

There aren’t enough facilities to cater for the amount of new residents the development will bring. There aren’t enough school spaces within walking distance, not enough doctors surgery’s and the infrastructure to prevent flooding is not sufficient.

No

ID sylw: 91406

Derbyniwyd: 22/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Denise Downs

I am a long-term resident of Hockley Heath and have serious concerns about the proposed development which could border our village on three sides. Over 35 years, I have seen steady housing growth, but the plan to transform our village into a small town raises significant issues, particularly regarding education and healthcare. Our primary school is already at capacity, and there are no provisions for new schools or medical facilities in the proposal. Additionally, traffic congestion is a major concern. I believe any development must include adequate infrastructure to support the growing population.

No

ID sylw: 91476

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Lisa Oldham

The village has no infrastruce for such develpments including relevant drainage, heathcare, education or trasnport etc. The village is aslready built around a main busy road there wil be huge safety impliacation with increased homes being built around the Straford Rd. The wildlife and protected greenbelt will be lost and have an adverse affec teh biodeiversity of the area. The plans will completely ruin the character which makes hockley heath the lovely village it is. there are not enough green belt areas surviving in the area. Hockley heath is a rare historic entity which should be retained.

No

ID sylw: 91552

Derbyniwyd: 20/02/2025

Ymatebydd: John A Lavendar

Please be advised I object to you developing this land.

Hockley Heath is part of Solihull Council and represented by the MP for Meriden & Solihull East.

The public services required to support these new residents will have to be provided by Solihull Council including education, health and transport.

It is morally and ethically wrong to develop an area on your boundary that will affect people who will have no representation.

You should consult with Solihull Council and agree a change of boundaries if you want to develop this land to ensure that adequate public services can be provided and the Council and MP can be democratically held accountable.

No

ID sylw: 91557

Derbyniwyd: 22/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs B L Thomas

As a Hockley Heath resident (which borders on the above proposal) I am more than concerned about the above.

Our village has a very limited provision of infracture. We have no Doctors’ Surgery, Chemist and our school is full due to bordering new developments. We have a very limited bus service and the service supplied by Severn Trent Water Authority is totally inefficient. All these points have an effect on daily life together with mental health problems and the above proposals will impact these essential service immensely.

No

ID sylw: 91562

Derbyniwyd: 22/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr A. R Thomas

As a Hockley Heath resident, I am concerned about the effect the above proposals would have to the village. We already have limited infrastructure on a number of
essential services i. e. No Doctors or chemist, our school is full, having to take more pupils from surrounding newly built areas, and limited public transport and an over burdened water system, and feel that a development of this size would have a detrimental effect on our everyday life and mental health. I would ask you to consider the health and well-being of the villagers whilst making your decisions.

No

ID sylw: 91564

Derbyniwyd: 22/01/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Valerie Scott

I am concerned about Hockley Heath's ability to support new development due to its limited infrastructure. The village has a small school, no doctor's surgery, an unreliable bus service, and frequent power cuts. The increasing traffic poses additional issues, as current road conditions are deteriorating. The field behind Park View is a vital wildlife habitat, home to various animals, and losing it would be devastating. When we bought our home, we were told that further building near the county boundary was unlikely, and I worry about access to the land as the current roads are too narrow for increased traffic.

No

ID sylw: 91625

Derbyniwyd: 10/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Caroline Lukeman

Having lived in Lapworth for 37 years, I have witnessed significant changes, particularly in housing and traffic. I am deeply concerned about the proposed plans for Lapworth and nearby villages, as they threaten essential local services like the primary school and surgery, which cannot handle increased demand. The destruction of Green Belt land and wildlife is unacceptable. Our country lanes are already dangerously busy, and further development would exacerbate this. Many residents, including myself, oppose these proposals, as they risk transforming our cherished village into an urban sprawl. Lapworth should remain a beautiful, community-driven village.

No

ID sylw: 91640

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Richard Heathcote

I formally object to the proposed development at Hockley Heath (SG24) due to its severe negative impacts. The area already faces flooding and drainage issues, and the development would worsen this. It is situated in the Green Belt, contradicting planning policies. The proposal for over 5,000 houses conflicts with Solihull MBC’s local plan, which permits only small-scale developments. Increased traffic would heighten congestion and safety risks. It would also harm wildlife, community wellbeing, and the village’s character, while overstretching inadequate infrastructure. I urge the planning department to reject this.

No

ID sylw: 91649

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Ben Lyons

I am writing to express my objection to the proposed development SG24 in Hockley Heath. As a small village Hockley Heath does not have the infrastructure to support a development of this nature , particularly in terms of roads. The A34 going through Hockley Heath is already exceptionally busy and the turn onto the A34 from Old Warwick road is very difficult. A development on this scale would make the road network around Hockley Heath incredibly busy and therefore very damaging to the local environment and wellbeing of residents. Whilst I am mindful of the need to build more houses, the village could not sustain a development of this magnitude. In addition to the roads we do not have the supporting infrastructure of health, schools and transport that would be required. Please reconsider this plan to something more appropriate for the existing size of the village.

No

ID sylw: 91650

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Ross Mansell

I have several objections to the development proposals affecting Hockley Heath under SG24. The local infrastructure cannot handle a significant population increase, as there is only one primary school with limited capacity and no plans for more GP surgery places. Existing facilities are struggling to manage the nearby Blythe Valley development. Additionally, the village already faces water drainage issues, leading to flooding on Stratford Road during heavy rainfall, and any new development will exacerbate this problem. Furthermore, the plan contradicts Solihull MBC's local guidelines, which only support small-scale developments in the village.

No

ID sylw: 91651

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Andy Medlicott

I live in Hockley Heath Warwickshire and strongly object to the SG24 proposal and will defend my views and do whatever it takes to appose any new build developments.

No

ID sylw: 91842

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Matthew Hetherington

The proposed SG24 development raises significant concerns. Flooding risks (surface and foul) are high. Infrastructure, including transport and connectivity, is inadequate. Train services face parking and timing issues. Increased emissions from traffic, especially during motorway closures, will worsen air quality. Road conditions and access are poor, with many single-track roads. Expected road connections are unsuitable (S278) due to blind spots and biodiversity impacts. There's a lack of schools and medical facilities. The allocation of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is unclear. Waste management is problematic. The development threatens the village's community feel, historic woodland, and environmental assets, including the canal.

No

ID sylw: 91883

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jess Porter

Hello, I am writing to oppose plans to develop up to 5,000 homes in Hockley Heath. Due to the lack of amenities there already, adding more homes will stretch current resources that is not adequate for the amount of people that it will bring. In addition, wildlife will be harmed due to using fields to create the new homes.

No

ID sylw: 91889

Derbyniwyd: 23/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jenny Tymon

I am a resident of Hockley Heath and attended a Parish Council meeting where proposed developments were discussed. These developments threaten to double the size of our small village, fundamentally altering its character. I am concerned about increased traffic, pollution, and the destruction of local wildlife habitats. Our already strained sewage system cannot accommodate more residents, and there is insufficient healthcare and educational infrastructure in place. Additionally, there are plans to submit to Solihull Council further applications for further houses in the area on green belt land. Are the South Warwickshire Councils working with Solihull to look at overall impacts?

No

ID sylw: 91890

Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Daniel Bourne

I object to the proposed developments in Hockley Heath due to insufficient infrastructure, as we only have one primary school with limited capacity and no secondary school or GP. This would put further strain on nearby Solihull. The planned development will also encroach on green spaces that many residents enjoy for walking and nature. With these areas disappearing, I question where we would go for outdoor activities. Having lived in Hockley Heath my entire life, I value our small community, and I urge you to consider these concerns before proceeding with the development.

No

ID sylw: 91891

Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Julie Elkington

I oppose the proposed SG24 development around Hockley Heath, where I have lived my entire life. This development risks exacerbating flooding issues along Stratford Road and increasing traffic chaos. The village's small school cannot accommodate the projected number of new children, and secondary school placements are already limited. Local amenities are insufficient, which would burden nearby surgeries. Additionally, the development threatens our green belt and wildlife. The increased population could strain Dorridge’s resources, while the financial burden may fall on Solihull council. I urge careful consideration of these factors before deciding.